Cluster Beans Masala ( Mitkesaang Masala / Javalikayi Masala )

Ingredients :

Cluster beans ( Mitkesaang / Javalikayi ) – 150 gms ( washed and cut into 1 inch pieces )

Onion – 1, big ( finely chopped )

Tomato – 1, medium ( finely chopped )

Ginger–garlic paste – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

Cumin ( Jeera ) seeds – 1 tsp

Red chilly powder – As per taste

Jaggery – Little

Salt – To taste

Oil – 2 tsps

Water – As per required

Method :

In a kadai, add oil. When it gets heated, add cumin seeds. When it crackles, add finely chopped onion and fry till golden browned. Add finely chopped tomato and fry till it gets mushy. Then, add ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 turmeric powder, red chilly powder and fry for 3 to 4 minute. Add salt and little jaggery. After jaggery gets melt, add cluster beans pieces and little water. Cover the kadai with lid and cook till cluster beans gets tender. If you want more gravy finallly add more water.

Serve hot.